Hooked!

Found in the heart of Cornwall's capital, Hooked! is a restaurant and bar focused on serving the finest fresh seafood. Offering a seasonal menu, Hooked! aims to showcase local Cornish produce in its dishes, which take influence from across the globe and range from snacky tapas-style dishes to hearty mains. The restaurant's open kitchen gives the space a lively feel while maintaining a sense of intimacy, making it an exciting spot to visit whether you're popping into town for a quick business lunch or want to book somewhere for a romantic dinner for two.   Hooked's curvy wooden facade immediately establishes a maritime feel, while large circular windows allow sunlight to come flooding in. The dining room mixes the old-school with the contemporary; the restaurant's name is stencilled in white paint on the exposed brick wall, while black beams on the ceiling add character to the space. Seating at Hooked comes in the form of a mixture of yellow leather banquettes and matching chairs. The fact that you can watch on as the chefs prepare your food in the open kitchen only adds a further sense of theatre to meals at Hooked.   The kitchen's ethos at Hooked is that simple but fresh flavours are the best and that it demonstrated by the relatively uncomplicated menu, which begins with fun starters such as crab nachos with smashed avocado and lime creme fraiche, and seared Falmouth scallops served with a hog’s pudding Scotch egg and roasted butternut squash puree. Main courses on offer might include a monkfish tail wellington with dauphinoise potato, and a Goan seafood curry accompanied by a chickpea and spinach bhaji, while you can finish your meal with sweet delights including chocolate orange cheesecake.   Wash your meal down with one of the many drinks available from the well-stocked bar, with beers, wine, spirits and more on offer.